Unions, varsities in fresh row over Sh8.8 billion pay deal

Dr Constantine Wasonga Opiyo (C) Secretary-General of (UASU), addresses members of the press on July 23, 2021, at Uniafric House, flanked by Wakili grace Nyongesa (left) and Dr Maloba Wekesa (right) [Faith Chemtai, Standard]

A fresh row has erupted over the distribution of Sh2.2 billion meant for staff of public universities.

While workers’ unions maintain the money was meant to adjust salary scales of their members upwards, vice chancellors say it was meant to settle their salary arrears.